Barbara Peck

Fairfield County

Alfred Branch

New York City Metropolitan Area

Westport

Connecticut

RJ Scofield

Norwalk

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Fairfield

Hayleigh Evans

Wilton

New Canaan

Richard Kaufman

Darien

Bridgeport

Weston-Redding-Easton

Trumbull

Stamford

Vincent Salzo

Stratford

ESTATE TAG SALE MID CENTURY FURNITURE, ORIENTAL STYLE FURNITURE, BEDS, CHESTS, MISC ITEMS 1755 NORTH BENSON RD FAIRFIELD CT . 10-3&nbsp;

Local Event: Estate Sale 

Estate Sale 

ESTATE TAG SALE MID CENTURY FURNITURE, ORIENTAL STYLE FURNITURE, BEDS, CHESTS, MISC ITEMS 1755 NORTH BENSON RD FAIRFIELD CT ....

Littlefield Recital Hall, University of Bridgeport

Experience a powerful staged reading by Nancy A. Herman and Lynda Sorensen that bears witness to the war in Ukraine through the actual voices of Americans, Russians, and Ukrainians in correspondence. The performance will be followed by a Ukrainian wine pour at Schelfhaudt Gallery.

Local Event: Words From The Front

Words From The Front

Experience a powerful staged reading by Nancy A. Herman and Lynda Sorensen that bears witness to the war in Ukraine through the...

Via Zoom, 34 Whipple Road, Wilton, CT

Seven Acres Montessori is an independent non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.&nbsp;Make the right choice for your child.&nbsp;
Prospective Parents are invited to meet virtually with our Admissions Director to discuss the benefits of a Montessori education at Seven Acres for children ages 14 months - 12 years and learn about our Before and After School Programs.
Visit <a href="https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform</a> now to register or email <a href="mailto:admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org" target="_blank">admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org</a>.

Local Event: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event

Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective...

Seven Acres Montessori is an independent non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The...

Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event

The Enchanted Castle, presented by the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County, returns October 22 - October 25 at the Burr Mansion in Fairfield!Step into the Burr Mansion and experience rooms brought to life by storybook characters who narrate the tales of Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty &amp; the Beast, The Jungle Book, and The Wizard of Oz.The Enchanted Castle is designed for children 2-10 years of age but is fun for the whole family! At the end of each magical tour, families are encouraged to explore our Castle Cafe &amp; Boo-tique for fun, festive treats and refreshments!Tickets available at <a href="https://easternfairfieldcounty.jl.org/community/the-enchanted-castle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">enchantedcastle.org</a> and a reminder, kids 2 and under are free!

Local Event: The Enchanted Castle Presented by the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County

The Enchanted Castle Presented by the Junior...

The Enchanted Castle, presented by the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County, returns October 22 - October 25 at the Burr...

The Enchanted Castle Presented by the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County

The Enchanted Castle, presented by the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County, returns October 22 - October 25 at the Burr Mansion in Fairfield!
Step into the Burr Mansion and experience rooms brought to life by storybook characters who narrate the tales of Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty &amp; the Beast, The Jungle Book, and The Wizard of Oz.
The Enchanted Castle is designed for children 2-10 years of age but is fun for the whole family! At the end of each magical tour, families are encouraged to explore our Castle Cafe &amp; Boo-tique for fun, festive treats and refreshments!
Tickets available at <a href="https://easternfairfieldcounty.jl.org/community/the-enchanted-castle/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">enchantedcastle.org</a> and a reminder, kids 2 and under are free!

Westport, Conn. location provided upon registration

Future political candidates and campaigners can learn what it takes to win elections&nbsp;Saturday October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Westport, Conn. <a href="https://www.tcsyale.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Campaign School at Yale’s </a>(TCSYale) “<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/register" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Basics</a>” 1-day training is for women
of all parties (and the men who support them) who want to learn the fundamentals to be a better campaigner.

<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/register" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register for The Basics.</a>
COST<ul><li>Fairfield County residents: $25 (a reduced rate thanks to the generosity of The Fund for Women &amp; Girls of <a href="https://fccfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.</a></li><li><a href="https://fccfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>Non-residents of Fairfield County: $100</li></ul>
TCSYale is the premiere nonpartisan nonprofit that prepares people to run for office. Their goal is to increase the number of women elected.Speakers at The Basics include<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/our-executive-director" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Patti Russo</a>, executive director of TCSYale, Joan Gillman, president of the <a href="https://www.lwvwestport.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Westport League of Women Voters</a>, expert speaking instructor <a href="https://www.gildabonanno.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gilda Bonanno</a>. Alumni panelists include<a href="https://www.cristinmccarthyvahey.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahe</a>y, <a href="https://www.jentooker.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jennifer Tooker</a>, former Westport First Selectwoman and current candidate for State Comptroller, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-koc/?isSelfProfile=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gabriela Koc</a>, Stamford Board of Education members and Director of External Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shant%C3%A9-t-hanks-1106a8102/?isSelfProfile=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Dr. Shanté Hanks,</a> Deputy Commissioner of the State Department of Housing.
For more information email <a href="mailto:info@TCSYale.org">info@TCSYale.org</a>.

Local Event: Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics

Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in...

Future political candidates and campaigners  can learn what it takes to win elections Saturday October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in...

Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics

Westport, Conn. venue available upon registration

Future political candidates and campaigners can learn what it takes to win elections&nbsp;Saturday October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Westport, Conn. <a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Campaign School at Yale’s </a>(TCSYale) “<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/register" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Basics</a>” 1-day training is for women of all parties (and the men who support them) who want to learn the fundamentals to be a better campaigner.
<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/register" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register for The Basics.</a>
COST
<ul><li>Fairfield County residents: $25 (a reduced rate thanks to the generosity of The Fund for Women &amp; Girls of <a href="https://fccfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.</a></li><li><a href="https://fccfoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Non-residents of Fairfield County: $100</li></ul>
TCSYale is the premiere nonpartisan nonprofit that prepares people to run for office. Their goal is to increase the number of women elected.
Speakers at The Basics include<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/our-executive-director" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Patti Russo</a>, executive director of TCSYale, Joan Gillman, president of the <a href="https://www.lwvwestport.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Westport League of Women Voters</a>, expert speaking instructor <a href="https://www.gildabonanno.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gilda Bonanno</a>. Alumni panelists include<a href="https://www.cristinmccarthyvahey.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahe</a>y, <a href="https://www.jentooker.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jennifer Tooker</a>, former Westport First Selectwoman and current candidate for State Comptroller, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-koc/?isSelfProfile=false" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gabriela Koc</a>, Stamford Board of Education members and Director of External Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shant%C3%A9-t-hanks-1106a8102/?isSelfProfile=false" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dr. Shanté Hanks,</a> Deputy Commissioner of the State Department of Housing.
For more information email <a href="mailto:info@TCSYale.org">info@TCSYale.org</a>.

Future political candidates and campaigners can learn what it takes to win elections Saturday October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in...

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Revisit-the-Rev-300x300.jpg">
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Vendors-300x300.jpg">

Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

New York

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

Delamar Westport

After Multiple Sold-Out Performances in West Hartford, Parlor of Impossibilities Comes to Westport
Some evenings entertain you.
Others stay with you.
After a string of sold-out performances in West Hartford, Parlor of Impossibilities arrives in Westport for an intimate theatrical experience unlike anything else in Connecticut.
Created by Las Vegas headliner Jason Bird, this isn't a traditional magic show. It's an elegant evening of mystery, psychology, impossible coincidences, and astonishing demonstrations of human perception, performed just feet from the audience in an intimate parlor setting.
With only 60 guests admitted to each performance, every reaction matters. Every impossible moment happens in full view. There are no camera tricks, no stooges, and nowhere for the impossible to hide.
For more than two decades, Jason Bird performed over 9,000 shows in Las Vegas, entertained more than one million people worldwide, and has appeared on television, including Fox,&nbsp;NBC's&nbsp;America's Got Talent, the CW's&nbsp;Masters of Illusion, and&nbsp;Penn &amp; Teller: Fool Us. But Parlor of Impossibilities is the show he's always wanted to create: sophisticated, immersive, thought-provoking, and unforgettable.
Guests don't simply leave asking, "How did he do that?"
They leave questioning what they know about wonder, illusion, the human mind, and the nature of reality itself.
Whether you're planning an unforgettable date night, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for something extraordinary, this is an evening you'll be talking about long after the final curtain.
The Hartford performances sold out.
Now, for the first time, Parlor of Impossibilities comes to Westport.
Only 60 seats are available for each performance. Shows at 4pm &amp; 7pm
Tickets &amp; Information: <a href="https://parlorofimpossibilities.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ParlorOfImpossibilities.com</a>

Local Event: Parlor Of Impossibilities - The Magic Show

Parlor Of Impossibilities - The Magic Show

After Multiple Sold-Out Performances in West Hartford, Parlor of Impossibilities Comes to Westport
Some evenings entertain...

Norwalk Inn

Come out and join us for our Homeowner Saturdays workshop in partnership with William Raveis sponsored by The Norwalk Inn. Complimentary coffee and refreshments.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Homeowner Saturday's Workshop 

Homeowner Saturday's Workshop 

Come out and join us for our Homeowner Saturdays workshop in partnership with William Raveis sponsored by The Norwalk Inn....

Westport: Mexica Restaurant Book Signing: &ldquo;Secrets From A Trial Attorney&rdquo; November 12&nbsp;|&nbsp;6:00pm-8:00pmI&rsquo;ve spent more than two decades in criminal courtrooms.
Along the way, I learned plenty of things that were never taught in law school.
That became Secrets From a Trial Attorney.
On November 12, I&rsquo;m celebrating the book with a signing at Mexica Restaurant from 6&ndash;8 PM.
If you&rsquo;re nearby, come join me. I&rsquo;d really love to see you there.

Westport: Mexica Restaurant Book Signing: ...

Westport: Mexica Restaurant Book Signing: “Secrets From A Trial Attorney” November 12 | 6:00pm-8:00pmI’ve spent more than two decades in criminal...

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